Indians outright Johnson to Columbus

Reports out of Cleveland today indicate that the Cleveland Indians outrighted veteran infielder
Elliot Johnson to the Clippers today.

The Tribe designated Johnson for assignment on Saturday and he apparently cleared waivers
unclaimed. Johnson, a super-utility player, made the team with a strong spring training. He
can play every defensive position. But he was hitting just .105 (2-for-19) in seven games when he
was designated.

This is not the first time that Johnson has been DFA'd so he can decline the assignment. The
Clippers do have a need for an infielder. High-class A second baseman Todd Hankins was brought in
from Carolina after Ryan Rohlinger suffered a right abductor strain and was placed on the 7-day
disabled list.

Columbus also lost second baseman Jose Ramirez to the Indians when Jason Kipnis went on the DL
with an oblique strain.

Johnson, 30, has previous major league experience with Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Atlanta.